Holding Angle
Overview
Holding an angle involves maintaining a precise line of fire toward a specific lane or bunker opening to deny movement, punish exposure, or contain opponents.
Key Points
- Used to lock down movement routes and deny bumps.
- Requires stable posture and minimal gun drift.
- Relies on predicting opponent tendencies and timing.
- Common in anchoring roles, corners, and midgame containment.
- Affects map control and prevents opponent advancement.
Details
A holding angle is a disciplined gun position maintained to restrict an opponent’s ability to move, peek, or extend into a vulnerable lane. Effective angle holding requires minimal barrel movement, consistent posture, and sustained focus on a single threat vector. By holding a tight, stable line, players create psychological and tactical pressure that limits opponent options.
Holding angles is a fundamental component of anchoring positions such as corner bunkers, back-center roles, and deeper dorito structures. The purpose is not continuous shooting but readiness: the moment an opponent crosses the angle, they are punished instantly.
Mastery of angle holding requires lane reading, communication, and knowing when to switch angles based on midgame shifts. Poor angle discipline leads to free bumps, wraps, and positional collapse.
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